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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.93 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.93 and 374.87 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.93 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.93 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.93 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 262,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,379.26/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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